Over the years many have complimented me on the banner at the top of my blog. I always tell them that the beautiful work was done (free of charge) by my blogging friend Gary Means. Yesterday Gary passed away. Here are the words that his son shared on Facebook:This is Gary's son, Jon-Erik. Gary Means passed away yesterday morning from a sudden heart attack. It pains me so much to report this. My dad was an incredibly loving and compassionate man, a best friend, wonderful father, both guiding and constantly encouraging, and we will miss him tremendously.I went back and read many of the emails that we exchanged over the past two years and already miss this loving and caring man. Here is part of a note that I emailed Gary just one year ago:
With thanksgiving coming next week I reflect back on people like you that I have met in cyberspace and have cause to give thanks for being a small part of your life.I am very saddened by Gary's passing. Please remember Gary's family when you pray.
Such sad news. I only knew him through blogs and Facebook, but he always seemed a kind and compassionate guy. He will be missed.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry for your loss, as well as his family.
ReplyDeleteSorry for your loss. My prayers to you and his family.
ReplyDeleteIt's been a year of so many good-byes. Sigh.....
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Bob, to you and Gary's family.
Such sad news. Sorry for your loss Bob.
ReplyDeleteI'm still getting over the loss of one of my blogger friends by a sudden heart attach on Oct. 6.
I will remember this deal family with my prayers too.
I'm still in shock. I wish we could all give each other a big hug right now. I can't believe we've lost him. There was no one in my life quite like Gary. Look at that smile - says it all.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear this news. cyberspace is bittersweet. You meet people you wouldn't have otherwise known, and lose people as well. I think it is better to have known and lost.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss, Bob. My thoughts are with his family.
ReplyDeleteGod bless Gary Means and his family.
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